Software Engineer L2-Messaging API

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Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.

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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Software Engineer (L2) - Messaging API.

About the job

This position is needed to help the Comms Engineering team build and maintain the communications platform, used by thousands of customers worldwide to communicate through various channels. A successful candidate is passionate about designing, developing, deploying and operating software solutions at scale, a self-starter, embodying a growth mindset, and wants to help Twilio deliver the best user experience for next-generation communications.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

Develop and maintain software

Work with a small and collaborative team, whiteboarding ideas, building backend services and APIs

Perform thorough and thoughtful code reviews to help maintain a high standard of code quality

Support production operations, building, releasing and assisting with team on-call

Craft clear and concise documentation, This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface), Software Engineering, Customer Experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface), Software Engineering, Communications Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Software Administration, Software Development, Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn’‘t followed a traditional path, don’‘t let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferable in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Experience with Go or Java

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Desired:

Experience using NoSQL databases like DynamoDB

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, including containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Polyglot developer with the ability to work across multiple programming languages and frameworks as needed.

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Compensation

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $116,960.00 - $146,200.00

Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): 123,760.00-154,700.00

Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: 137,520.00-171,900.00.

This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.